2026 Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 31
Perla Guzmán
- Position:
- Midfielder // Forward
- Height:
- 5-1
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Major:
- Early Childhood Education
- Hometown:
- Chicago, Ill.
- High School:
- Acero García
FRESHMAN - 2025
- Appeared in 9 games, all off the bench.
- Recorded 152 minutes of action in her freshman campaign...season-high 40 minutes on Sept. 7 vs. Valparaiso.
- Fired two shots with both being on goal...her shot on goal percentage of 1.000
- Made her Illini debut at Bowling Green on August 17.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
- Has played three seasons for Indy Premier SC
- Helped Indy Premier to the Girls Academy League Finals in 2023
PERSONAL
- Born on Aug. 13, 2006
- Daughter of Pedro and Domitila Guzmán.
- Has two brothers, Peter and Jaime, and two sisters, Alejandra and Fernanda.
- Chose Illinois because, "the University of Illinois was everything I was looking for both academically and athletically. They have a top early childhood program with great resources for academic success. Athletically, the Illinois women's soccer team is such a competitive environment with amazing staff and players which is everything I could ask for."
- Intends on majoring in early childhood education.
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Monday, November 17
Illinois Soccer I Head Coach Katie Hultin Media Availability Ahead of NCCA Tournament 11/12/25
Wednesday, November 12
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Wednesday, August 06
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Sunday, June 15
